Resort 26 handbag trends: Sack totes_ croissant shapes and more
The handbag trends that emerge during the Resort season often forecast what_s to come for Spring/Summer. For buyers and fashion editors_ this is critical insight. Accessories_ particularly handbags_ frequently generate more revenue for brands than any other category. With higher profit margins than apparel and broader customer appeal_ handbags play a pivotal role in shaping seasonal assortments and driving sales. For Resort 2026_ designers generally played it safe_ focusing on shapes with nostalgic appeal. Below are the standout styles to watch.
The Sack Tote
The sack style was the statement tote of the season. Its relaxed look speaks to the growing consumer demand for casual luxury. It_s roomy enough to carry throughout the day.
Baum und Pferdgarten: designers_ Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave
A black leather tote with a handle embellished with large silver grommets.
Khaite: designer_ Cate Holstein
The brand_s _Lotus_ bucket tote with a strap was reimagined in zebra printed _ponyskin_ leather.
Ermanno Scervino
An oversized ivory-colored leather tote with a detachable strap and key chain charm.
Elisabetta Franchi
An embossed tan suede tote with a suede and gold toned chain strap and buckle.
The Croissant
It_s been almost 30 years since Fendi launched their version of the croissant bag_ and now the style is back. The 2026 Resort collections are giving the beloved shape a fresh twist_ showing that what goes around_ comes around."
Balmain: designer_ Olivier Rousteing
A pink lambskin top-zip croissant bag with brown twisted leather handle and gold hardware.
Chloé: designer_ Chemena Kamali
A black suede crescent bag with embellished rose gold hardware.
Diesel: designer_ Glenn Martens
A croissant bag in leather with a multi-colored no-print print_ adjustable strap and a top-zip.
Etro: designer_ Marco De Vincenzo
A tan leather crescent bag trimmed with brown leather and a brown strap had gold hardware and embellished with a brown belt and buckle plus a whimsical keychain charm.
East-West Satchel
This sleek elongated style is also practical because its contents are easy to access_ especially if it has a top zip. For Resort 26_ designers showed a variety of shapes and colors.
Antonio Marras
A bullet shaped bag in a yellow grained leather with two top straps and one on the face.
Balmain: designer_ Olivier Rousteing
An east-west bag in a pale lime green leather with a top strap_ gold chain strap and gold hardware.
Courrèges: designer_ Nicolas Di Felice
A bright red east-west leather bag with a double pocket_ one with a zip and two long straps.
JW Anderson
An orange leather satchel with a top-zip_ a handheld strap and a shoulder strap. The face of the bag has a cut-out detail and white top stitched corners.
Woven Textures
For those who travel to warmer climes during winter_ bags made of straw_ raffia and other woven textures are the perfect solution. These materials complement the breezy fabrics and relaxed silhouettes of the Resort season and can be re-used for summer.
Blumarine: designer_ David Koma
Black and cream textured bags with raffia trims and twisted metal and leather straps.
Max Mara: designer_ Ian Griffiths
A rattan hard case handbag with strips of black suede_ a black suede gusset and bottom and handles.
Zimmermann
An oversized basketweave green_ orange and brown striped tote with skinny leather straps and a long brown raffia trim.
Chanel
A textured tan colored tote bag with both long and short handles and gold hardware.
